Reserve Force service is military service rendered by citizens of the country on a voluntary basis.

The members of the Reserve either serve within the structure of an allocated unit or in accordance with a professional and skills requirement programme.

Conditions for appointment

Availability of a vacant post.

Medical fitness (applicants will have to undergo the prescribed SANDF military health examination).

The successful completion of psychometric tests and appearance before a selection board (when necessary for certain appointments, eg, officer’s appointments. This is not applicable for ex-regular members).

Selection Process

Applications complying with the minimum requirements will be subjected to further screening.

Candidates identified will then be invited to partake in a selection process.

The selection process entails the following:

Psychometric evaluation:

The aim is to assess the candidates aptitude and potential to develop in the position that was applied for.